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Egypt could quit internationals

The Algerian side celebrate World Cup qualification
Egypt has threatened to quit football for two years after complaining to Fifa over the Algerian fans' behaviour.

Algeria won a play-off to progress to the World Cup after the teams finished joint top in their qualifying group.

Egypt are being investigated after reports Algeria's bus was pelted, while Egypt claims fans and players were threatened before a later match.

"We will stop playing for two years in protest of what happened during the attack," an Egyptian statement said.

The statement by Egypt's Football Federation added: "Egyptian fans, officials and players put their lives at risk before and after the game, under threat from weapons, knives, swords and flares.

Posted By: SCC 28, Nov 20, 13:39:26